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1 Penny - George VI without 'IND:IMP'
| Issuer | Commonwealth of Australia |
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| Year | 1949-1952 |
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| Engraver(s) | Obverse: Thomas Humphrey Paget Reverse: George Kruger Gray |
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| Obverse description | Bare-headed left-facing effigy of King George VI, engraved by Thomas Humphrey Paget, whose initials 'HP' appear on the truncation of the bust. The portrait is rendered in a restrained, naturalistic style with fine hair detail. The circular Latin legend reads 'GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX FIDEI DEF.' arranged around the periphery, omitting the 'IND:IMP' (Emperor of India) title present on earlier issues. A fine toothed border frames the design. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX FIDEI DEF. HP (Translation: George VI by the Grace of God, King of all the British territories, Defender of the Faith) |
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